I've been working on this song off and on for about a month. Rob Grant graciously added the bass and a fine job he did! I did the rest. This is my first outing with the new Gretsch Semi hollow body guitar into a Crate V-5 tube amp (growl rhythm and riffs). My pedal chain for the Gretsch growl rhythm = Akai Compressor>MXR Prime Dist.>Boss Bassman pedal>T.C. Elect. Mimic Doubler>ISP Noise Reducer>amp. The lead guitar work is on my Ernie Ball OLP guitar into a SansAmp pedal direct (choppy rhythm, fills and solo). I used a Neumann TLM 103 mic for all the vocal tracks. The drums are off a Zoom machine. All 15 tracks recorded on my Fostex VF-160 machine.
Credits:
Rob Grant - bass.
Farrell Jackson - Vocals and guitars.
Ooh! This is such a wild and satisfying ride.
There's a kind of a Deep Purple vibe to the song. Space Trucking as re-imagined by cool guys from California.
You're really making the guitars growl and i like the fact that you're putting that Sansamp into a good use too. The guitar(s) and gear serve you well.
Great arrangement and use of contrasting musical styles.
Farrell does vocals so good!
Quote from: Zoltan on February 18, 2024, 03:19:25 PMOoh! This is such a wild and satisfying ride.
There's a kind of a Deep Purple vibe to the song. Space Trucking as re-imagined by cool guys from California.
Oh, there is a great comparison... there is a bit of that early DP groove in there. Really doesn't get much cooler that that. Loving the spirit behind this and the lyrics are great. Rob knocked the doors off with that striking bassline. Super riffage in general Farrell and top vocals. Excellent guys.
Mike
So yes, I think you did conjure up some Space Trucking Woman From Tokyo. However i am going to throw another monkey wrench into this killer track explanation... this also has a bit of feel from Dire Straits, "Money For Nothing" and the lead goes more Bad Company... all in all this rocks the roll...rolls the rocks..
you make some awesome story tracks Farrell... this is really fun
and smokin
I love Robs work. those higher octave bass runs around 1:20 were especially nice.
Really like the rock rhythm to this, has a unique sound as well like of grungy 70's rock . cool lyrics and vocals, always good to hear your music
Agree there is a DP vibe to this. Heavier than your usual outings. I like it cuz. Nice guitar flourishes and solo. Super rock!
Quote from: Farrell Jackson on February 18, 2024, 02:57:46 PMMy pedal chain for the Gretsch growl rhythm = Akai Compressor>MXR Prime Dist.>Boss Baseman pedal>T.C. Elect. Mimic Doubler>ISP Noise Reducer>amp.
I don't quite believe you. You're hiding some secret ingredient. Okay. Fine. You want to keep secrets. Drop the subject.
>:(
No! I can't let it go. An octave effect? Some kind of cocked wah? Or a clever EQ pedal setting?
If I could get that kind of sound, you'd never stop hearing it!
Quote from: Ted on February 21, 2024, 01:28:05 AMQuote from: Farrell Jackson on February 18, 2024, 02:57:46 PMMy pedal chain for the Gretsch growl rhythm = Akai Compressor>MXR Prime Dist.>Boss Baseman pedal>T.C. Elect. Mimic Doubler>ISP Noise Reducer>amp.
No! I can't let it go. An octave effect? Some kind of cocked wah? Or a clever EQ pedal setting?
If I could get that kind of sound, you'd never stop hearing it!
:D If there is a secret ingredient, it was the Gretsch G2627T Streamliner guitar. I had all three pickups engaged with the tones and volumes adjusted to bring out growl. I also used the Bigsby whammy throughout for some vibrato on ending notes. I'm sure it will make appearances in future songs.
Thanks Ted!
WOW what a great rocker and definitely in the DP vein. Fantastic guitar sound, Farrell - love that soloing and excellent vocal work. Cool lyrics too along with stellar production technique.
Guitar sound reminds me of Mark Knopfler. Great lyrical imagery and vocal work.
:) John B
Absolutely fabulous rocker
Yeah there's a bit purple in the mix here, but I hear more Rayon Vert ;D
Love it
Ditto with the deep purple sound. I love that deep growling melody. Great music and vocals all round. Great production. Has that 70's rock vibe.
Nice and 70's ! Good song !
Pete
Son of a gun...so great and very satisfying..that's a rocker....love the sound of the gretsch....you just can't beat a great gretsch tone...lovely song
Quote from: Farrell Jackson on February 21, 2024, 07:17:16 AMIf there is a secret ingredient
Oh fess up Farrell! You've been holding John Lord hostage since 2012 ;)